These 5 Austin Medical Tech Companies Aim to Make Healthy Living Easier

Tap into wellness with these apps and web-based services.

By Kimya Kavehkar

Published: December 26, 2016

EverlyWell

Deciphering the medical jargon and confusing numbers on a lab test can be frustrating. Through EverlyWell, you can order a medical test (like for food sensitivity, cholesterol and metabolism), administer it yourself at home, and receive easy-to-read results online. everlywell.com

Remedy

With Remedy, a doctor can come to your door within a two-hour window and cure what ails you, from sprains to gashes, in the comfort of your own home. Started by Dr. Jeremy Gabrysch, the service charges a $49 dispatch fee on top of your insurance plan’s urgent care co-pay. remedyurgentcare.com

CardioVisual

Fall asleep during your college anatomy class? This free app developed by local cardiologist Manish Chauhan features short, animated and easy-to-understand video explanations about heart conditions and treatments. The material is subjected to a rigorous review process by other cardiologists and updated frequently. cardiovisual.com

Kinsa

Thermometers aren’t the most exciting medical tools, but this new smart thermometer by Kinsa and its accompanying app make fighting fevers fun. Not only does it accurately read your body’s temperature, it offers guidance on what to do next, tracks your health history and sends the data to your doctor. The thermometer is available for $20, but the app is free. kinsahealth.com

Medici

For frequent travelers or those with small medical issues, Medici allows patients to text their doctors, therapists and veterinarians. Through the HIPAA-compliant app, you can consult with your physician, and he or she can send a prescription straight to your pharmacist. It’s the technology that waiting room–phobics have been desperate for. medici.md